The Hawaiian gazette., 1887-02-22
The Opening of Parliament The
Queens Speech.


LaSDoN. Jan. s7.-At about 5 O'Clock this
morning the members began TO arrive in the
House u ComrnouS, 50 as TO secure good
seStS. The scenes at the opening of Par
lament were duiler than those which usually
attend this event. The crowds about the
building showed little. if any. enthusiasm.
and the members were evidently uncertain
rs regsras the future. Gladstone reached
the House az i:s0 o'clock. He was greeted
with great enthusiasm on his way from his
residence. Parnell entered the House and
reached his seat unobSeryed.
After the formal opening OF Parliament,
IN the presence OF the Peers and Commons,
the Queens speech Was read from the
Throne. Itls as follows:
IL Lords cad GsHf}sass. Ny relations with
all foreign Powers are friendly. Affairs in
Southeastern Egrope are still unsettled. but do
not apprehenG that ANY disturbance OF European
peace vii result from the unadluSted conIro-
VERSES which have arisen IN thar region. While
depl0-ing the events which compelled Prince
Alexander 20 retire from the Bulgarian throne,
have not judged il expedient 20 interfere in the
proceedings for the election Of his successor
Until they reach STAGE a which NY assent is
required b. the Berlin TreSty.
The task undertaken BY my Government in
Egypt has not vet been accomplished. but sub
stAntlal advance has been made toward the as
SurSnee OF external SnO internal tranquility.
Operations 81 BurmSh hSye been conducted
with bravery and skill. for the purpOse Of exier-
pGring the btisandSse which hiss grown during
the recent years Of misEoTernmenl. The bands
OF marzrders BY whom Upper Buymah has long
been infested have been dispersed; many OF the
lesderS have laid down their arms, and I enter
tSin confident hopes thSt general pacihcatiCn
OF the country VIII be effected during the present
season.
Commercial treaties have been concluded with
Greece and Ro1msnia.
Gentlemen or the House OF Commons, esti-
risieS viii be Submitted to you. framed with
careful regard TO the economy and efficiency OF
the public service.
NJ Lords and gentlemen. the condition Of
Ireland still requires your anxious attention.
Grave crimes in thSt cOuntrT have happily been
rarer IL the LAST Few months than during the
similar period OF preceding yeSrs, but the rela-
ton between the owners and occupants OF land,
which IN early autumn exhibited signs OF i'm
proyement. have since been seriously disturbed,
in some districts by organized attempts 10 ineite
the latter class TO combine against the fulfill
ment Of their legal obligations. The efforts Of
the Government 10 cope with this evil have been
seriously impeded BY difficulties incident 10 the
method At present prescribed by the statute for
dealing with such offences. Your early attention
viii Be called 70 proposals for reforms OF the
legal procedure, which seem necessarily 10 Sc
cure the prompt and Efficient administration OF
the criminal law.
Since LIST addressed you. the Commissioners
directed 70 inquire into certain objects Of great
importance 10 the natiOnSl welfare Of Irelanu
5ay5 been Sctively prosecuting their l4bors.
The report OF the Commission on the operation
OF the recent Acts dealing with the tenure ana
purchase OF land VIII shortly be laid before YOU
and VIII doubtless receive from YOU that eSrly
and careful attention which the serious iupor-
tLuce OF the sub ect demands.
Bills FOR the Improvement Of local government
II England and Scotlsnd will be laid before YOU
should Circumstances render IL possible. they
VIII Be followed by s measure dealing with the
sane subject IN Ireland.
\ bin for improving sud cheapenins the pro
cess OF private bill legislation for England
scotland and Ireland viii be submitted.
You VIII De asked 70 consider measures having
Tor their objects the removal Of the hindrauces
which exist "a cheap Snd rapid transfer OF land:
20 facilitate the provision Of allotments for
snl2l ho1secolcers ano % provide FOR the earlier
sale % glebe lands.
qui-e into the lamentabIe depression under
which trade and agriculture have been suffering
Tor many years. have presented & very valuable
report which, with the important evidence col
leCtsd. viii be laid before you.
\ bill for altering the mode OF levying tithes
II EuSl-nd and Wales viii Be submitted.
Win regard 70 Scotland. you will be asked TO
consider measures for TIE reform Of the uufyer-
stiles for plerins recent legislation as TO the
power OF the Secretary for Scotland. and for
altering the procedure Of criminal courts
Measures dealing with the regulation Of rail-
way rates snd for preventing the fraudulent use
q merchandise marks viii be brought under
yOGr consideration.
In the performance Of these and all your other
nlo1lentous duties. earnestly pray that the
blessing Of Almighty God may srteud your
labOrs.
The speech excited little interest.
The ParnelIites, after the reading. held a
conference and diseased the ACCESSIBILITY of
Offering an amendment 10 the address in re-
ply 70 It. They adjourned without coming |
to decision.